2017 Map of White Oaks South

About this map

White Oaks sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, a historic settlement defined by its proximity to the mineral-rich slopes of Carrizo Mtn and the Vera Cruz Mountains. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of springs and drainage canyons, such as White Oaks Canyon and Dark Canyon, which have historically sustained ranching and mining operations in this arid region. Much of the central and southern portions of the map are protected within the Lincoln National Forest, where the topography rises sharply toward Carrizo Peak and the Indian Divide. Water remains the most precious resource on the sheet, evidenced by the numerous named sources like Powder Magazine Spring, Coal Dump Spring, and Wells Spring. These features, along with the Cedarvale Cem, provide critical points of reference for those researching the early pioneer and mining history of Lincoln County.